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Comment by RayB posted on At Long Last!!! at 23/07/2013 - 14:33
Don't forget, the more you ask the camera to do, the longer it will take to write the image...
Comment by RayB posted on K5 writing to card at 16/07/2013 - 18:53
I'm very much in the same camp as Tony-M. Lightroom is the best bit of software I've ever spent money on. I used to have a workflow that involved FastStone to preview, note down the numbers of the shots I would use then work on them in Elements, but only ever minor crops or levels.
Lightroom does all of the above and more - I very occasionally take something that has been through LR into Elements, but I can't recall doing so in the last 3 months.
Just my 5-eggs worth...
Lightroom does all of the above and more - I very occasionally take something that has been through LR into Elements, but I can't recall doing so in the last 3 months.
Just my 5-eggs worth...
Comment by RayB posted on PC upgrade - what software upgrade? at 28/06/2013 - 11:31
As per header - looking for an aluminum tripod legs only, no head needed. Condition not too important as long as everything locks/moves as it should.
Ta!
Edit: To keep it Pentax related - it's got to be capable of taking a K5+Bigma (4kg or so).
Ta!
Edit: To keep it Pentax related - it's got to be capable of taking a K5+Bigma (4kg or so).
Comment by RayB posted on Wanted: Tripod at 28/06/2013 - 07:00
I've done something different - found a 52mm reversing ring in the box, so I've reverse mounted the 70-210mm onto the K5.
When I've got some results, I'll post them
When I've got some results, I'll post them
Comment by RayB posted on Vivitar lens at 17/06/2013 - 21:07
I do quite a lot of band work and would love to be there for the "Great Day Out" but being this far south, it's a bit of a schlep. I hope it all goes well and that the causes benefit accordingly.
Comment by RayB posted on A Fantastic Date for your Diary - Support Appreciated at 16/06/2013 - 18:11
stevejcoe wrote:
Hi Bernard, it is a well known issue with some of the old Vivitars. The extended shield is the problem of Pentax DSLRs. It is quite a simple fix.
1. Remove the small screws that hold the shield in place and carefully lift the shield away.
2. Cut or grind down the shield depending upon whether it is plastic or metal. Use a modern Pentax lens to gauge how much to cut away.
3. Make sure there are no rough edges and clean down well , before refitting to the lens.
Regards - Steve
That is major modification from where I'm sat Hi Bernard, it is a well known issue with some of the old Vivitars. The extended shield is the problem of Pentax DSLRs. It is quite a simple fix.
1. Remove the small screws that hold the shield in place and carefully lift the shield away.
2. Cut or grind down the shield depending upon whether it is plastic or metal. Use a modern Pentax lens to gauge how much to cut away.
3. Make sure there are no rough edges and clean down well , before refitting to the lens.
Regards - Steve
I've got a 70-210mm Macro lens and have the same issue, I did post about it some years ago.
Would my local camera shop undertake a modification? Alternatively, if anyone wants the lens, I'll discuss a swap/part ex etc.
Comment by RayB posted on Vivitar lens at 12/06/2013 - 01:49
Boyo2406 wrote:
I see you are just down the road from me, we need an Essex branch.
Paul
I floated the idea of a meet-up once before and it got nowhere, but if there are enough that want to, why not?I see you are just down the road from me, we need an Essex branch.
Paul
Comment by RayB posted on Can I take pictures at Harry potter world at 16/05/2013 - 08:40
Just to add for the BT Customers - you get one flickr pro account per e-mail address...
Comment by RayB posted on Alternatives to Flickr? at 23/04/2013 - 23:23
I was persuaded by a Canon waving friend to try LR4 a year ago. I didn't hesitate to buy it once the trial was up - it really is the best piece of photo related software I've used. Prior, I was using Elements; I still have it, but very rarely use it now.
Comment by RayB posted on Lightroom 4 at 22/04/2013 - 07:08
... I only had 2 confirmed sightings of another Pentax DSLR...there must have been loads really as these two were quite close to me...one guy had what looked like a K5 with a big Sigma attached.